Why the Rams refuse to underestimate the Saints

The Los Angeles Rams will travel to Louisiana to take on the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. It’s a game quarterback Matthew Stafford must win as his goal is to make the playoffs.

The Saints are 4-7 on the season, but are riding a two-game winning streak. Rams head coach Sean Payton noted that the Saints’ record is no indication of how good a team they are.

“Their record is deceptive,” Rams coach Sean McVay said of the Saints. “They’ve done a good job winning the last two games and are coming off their break. But I do know this: I’ve seen, especially in the last few weeks, a good football team.”

“They are very dangerous. They are very dangerous because you look at the tape and sometimes you think: what are the results? But what does the tape tell you? What does engagement and release require? I think momentum is a real thing. They have a good positive momentum going for them.

The Rams have no doubt what awaits them after their performance last week against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Rams allowed over 300 rushing yards to Saquon Barkley and the Eagles offense last week.